ix, 461 pages : 24 cm

A biography of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, discussing his early music education, his struggles to become recognized in the theatre, his Broadway successes, and his relationships with some of the world's best known composers, actors, and directors

Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-443) and index

An institutionalized child -- Children will listen -- The brass goddess -- No sad songs -- Climbing high -- One good break -- Coming up roses -- Comedy tonight -- Anyone can whistle -- Being alive -- Broadway baby -- The boy in the bubble -- Applause for the clowns -- Someone in a tree -- Dies Irae -- Old friends -- Finishing the hat -- No more -- Hit after hit -- And that I learned from you -- I'm still here

Theatre Library Association George Freedley Memorial Award, 1999

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